AI Summary
The Foundation for a Just Society is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering equitable social change. In 2024, it awarded a total of $63.1 million across 228 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW VENTURE FUND
$6.1M
1%

THE ASTRAEA FOUNDATION INC
$5.8M
1%

BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY
$5.1M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
357
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY?
No. FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY give?
FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY awarded about 360 grants, totaling nearly $63.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW VENTURE FUND, THE ASTRAEA FOUNDATION INC, and BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY?
FOUNDATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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